LIAM JOHNSTON JT RUNNER-UP IN North CAROLINA

Tennessee-Chattanooga University's Scottish students, final-year man Liam Johnston from Dumfries and second-year student Ewan Scott from St Andrews, had contrasting fortunes in this week's Davidson College Invitational on the American college golf circuit at River Run Country Club, Davidson in North Carolina.

Johnston, pictured, who finished joint second, achieved a top-5 finish for the second time in his last three competitions. He shot 72-71 for one-under--par 143, two behind the winner, Thomas Rowland (Charlotte) (74-67 for 141)

Scott, the 2013 Scottish youths champion, scored 74-79 for 153 and a joint 32nd place in a field of 73 players.

Chattanooga finished runners-up in a field of 12, seven shots behind team title winners Charlotte.

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